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We are semi-retired medical doctors with a house near downtown ojai and the bike path. We live adjacent to the Los Padres national forest - for hiking and mountain biking- and a 20 minute drive ( or bus trip) to the Pacific Ocean- for surfing and beach. We have a large home with pool and garden and yard (2 acres fenced), and currently have 2 cats. They are formerly feral, but now can’t stand being left alone.
We like to travel and are gone often. We have a renter in an attached but separate apartment and she has 3 dogs and chickens which she cares for. She also travels for work and takes her dogs with her. We need help with house / cat sitting while we are away and helping to feed chickens when we are all away.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
House & pet sitting
Interests
Pets
Politics / Social justice
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Fitness
Hiking
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Beach
Camping
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have hosted numerous exchange students and are always happy to share food/ customs with everyone. We speak some Spanish and Fijian, but are fluent English speakers. The city of ojai has cultural events throughout the year.
Help
Cat sitting for a cat lover who is willing to be here nights to pet and feed the cats and provide daily snuggles.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Fijian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, French , Portuguese
Accommodation
You will have a private bedroom with a king size bed and potentially shared bath ( if anyone else is visiting while you are here). If we are away, you are on your own for food but have full kitchen privileges . We will pay for cat food and litter. When we are home, we can share cooking but we are happy to do the shopping.
What else ...
Absolutely no drugs or smoking of any kind. Alcohol is fine. We have some extra bikes in the garage- helmets too- if you use one, please lock the bike when parking anywhere.
There is a bus that goes to Ventura every hour all day- from there you can catch an Amtrack train anywhere you want to go.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a desk in the workaway bedroom as well as a dining room table which is generally available if you like to sit at a chair. We use our computers out on the back deck sofa as the WIFI reaches there as well.
Space for parking camper vans
We have an acre of flat usable land for camping and can run electricity via extension cords. Bathroom access at the house
Can possibly accept pets
Cat- friendly/ people -friendly / dog-friendly dogs allowed outside in fenced 1 acre lower yard - not in the house. We have a dog house outside. Shared dog space with renter. Cats okay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Calvin (1 year)
Former feral garage cat - now house dweller
Amelio (7 years)
Former TNR / feral cat from the humane society- now an adorable lap cat ( just don’t pick him up or rub his belly). Theoretically indoor/ outdoor but chooses never to go outside again ( unless he’s sitting on the deck next to you)
